scrub
scrub
clean by rubbing
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scrub with Russian translation
scrub usage examples
Она продолжала тереть ванну, пока весь налёт от мыла не исчез.
She scrubbed the bath until all the soap scum came off.
Не следует тереть занавески слишком сильно, иначе можно повредить ткань.
Don't scrub the curtains too hard or you might damage the fabric.
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scrub belongs to the topic "Household Chores". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
scrub synonyms
What's the difference between scrub / wipe / scour / sponge / polish / buff
to rub hard, usually to clean something
I need to scrub the bathtub this weekend.
Мне нужно потереть/почистить ванну на этих выходных.
Wipe the table after dinner.
Протри стол после ужина.
to clean something by rubbing hard, often with an abrasive
She scoured the burnt pan with steel wool.
Она отчистила пригоревшую сковороду стальной щеткой.
Sponge the spill up with a cloth.
Вытирай разлитое губкой/тряпкой.
to rub a surface to make it smooth and shiny
Polish your shoes before the party.
Потрите ботинки до блеска перед вечеринкой.
to polish something by rubbing, often with a cloth or machine
Buff the chrome until it shines.
Потрите хром до блеска.
Please wash the dishes after dinner.
Помыть посуду после ужина, пожалуйста.
Brush the crumbs off the table.
Смахни крошки со стола щёткой.
to remove dirt, stains, or unwanted matter; general term covering many methods
I will clean the kitchen tomorrow.
Я уберу/почищу кухню завтра.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce scrub and what this word means
scrub translation: тереть. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce scrub
/ˈskrʌb/
scrub translation
тереть
scrub examples
She scrubbed the bath until all the soap scum came off.
scrub transcription
/ˈskrʌb/, /tə ˈskrʌb/
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Questions about this word
scrub meaning: what does it mean?
clean by rubbing
scrub pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
scrub is pronounced as /ˈskrʌb/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
scrub definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She scrubbed the bath until all the soap scum came off. Translation: Она продолжала тереть ванну, пока весь налёт от мыла не исчез.
Is scrub part of Household Chores vocabulary?
Yes, scrub (тереть) can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is scrub part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, scrub (тереть) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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